04/16/2026
🚤🔥 ATTENTION BOATERS — don’t let this ruin your summer!
Big changes just hit Pleasure Craft Licences (PCL)… and yeah, you’ll want to pay attention 👇
⚓ No more lifetime licences — they now expire every 5 years
⚓ Got an old licence? Surprise… it now has an expiry date
⚓ It’ll cost you $24.41 for new, renewal, transfer, or replacement
⚓ Moved or changed info? You’ve got 30 days to update it (it’s free, no excuses 😏)
⚓ ⏳ Starting Dec 31, 2027: Sailboats over 6 metres need a licence too
💡 Check your expiry BEFORE you hit the water:
Licence Issue Date New Expiry Date
Dec 31, 1974 or earlier Mar 31, 2026
Jan 1, 1975 – Dec 31, 1985 Dec 31, 2026
Jan 1, 1986 – Dec 31, 1995 Dec 31, 2027
Jan 1, 1996 – Dec 31, 1999 Dec 31, 2028
Jan 1, 2000 – Dec 31, 2005 Dec 31, 2029
Jan 1, 2006 – Apr 28, 2010 Dec 31, 2030
👉 Bottom line: Don’t be that person getting flagged at the dock. Take 5 minutes, check your licence, and enjoy the season stress-free 😎🌊
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